JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS
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I totally agree, but how do you know the play wasn't designed to go short and fitz looked up and saw one on one coverage and went for it. I agree the down and distance was a stupid spot to go for it but Gaily isn't the one throwing the ball now is he. So you can't blame Gaily's play calling there, blame Fitz for trying to make something out of nothing. He is a gun slinger and that is what we got so we have to live with the good and the bad of that.
May have been designed as a short pass, but my point is run the ball more often on short. Not just this play, it seems to happen in every game. Teams are probably starting to gameplan for us passing on short yardage at this point.
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You have touched on a major point here. The Bills coaching staff, for whatever reason, has failed to get the ball into the hands of two of the best athletes on the team. The failure to utilize Spiller and Brad Smith is downright criminal. These are the type of decisions which reinforce the view that this coaching staff is mediocre at best.
In addition, Fred Jackson has been phenomenal all season and even he doesn't get enough carries. Who is responsible? Chan Gailey.
Gailey will never be more than a mediocre coach.
Spiller has had plenty of upportunities and come up short. Mostly missed plays.
Brad Smith has also had opportunities and failed to produce.
I do agree with you about Jackson. I hosted a Cowboys fan at my home today and he kept asking me "why don't you guys just keep giving the ball to 22? He gets a first down on almost every play."
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Did anyone actually watch the play? Jones was the only truly open WR at the time of the throw. He ran a great pattern for three yards and then for some reason stopped running and jumped for the ball. If he just keeps running to the back of the end-zone it is an easy catch and TD. Horrible play by Jones.
It goes beyond short pass or long bomb. Jackson has shown he can get 2 yards almost any play or let McIntyre try. Or quarterback sneak on really short. Pick your running play on short yardage. But it seems Chan likes to try to do the unexpected on short yardage and it never works. Sometimes the "expected" play is expected for a reason - because it usually works. I love Chan but sometimes he tends to outsmart himself. Glad he has faith in Fitz but on short yardage don't be afraid to RUN THE BALL!
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@ John - I agree. I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but this team is a work in progress. We had a great start to the season, and when we are healthy, we can play with anybody. The problem? By mid season, most teams are fighting a war of attrition, and the Bills are suffering the same fate. Along with upgrades in the defense, the Bills need to get some quality depth on the roster. Will it happen this off-season? Hopefully. And hopefully we don't continue to let quality free agents leave the team (a la Jabari Greer)
Rgr. We're in year two of a three year rebuild. Really we're in year one, because the first draft Buddy and Chan were still unaware of just how bad the team really was. I don't think they would have gone for Spiller had they realized how the deep the needs on the lines (both O and D) were at the time. I think they thought the team was OK, but DJ sucked and they would come in and pick things up with better coaching. It took Chan several games into the regular season to realize he had the wrong QB and the team was in deep, deep trouble. We had a great draft this year based on positional needs and Chan has a plan going forward - it will just take time.
I'm OK with not making the playoffs as long as we continue to improve. Next year is the year we will make a serious run at it. If we make a wildcard spot this year, gravy.
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Please tell me he hurt his shoulder making a tackle on a kickoff.
Because if it was anything else, he REALLY needs to work on his technique.
He saved a touchdown. I think it was in the 4th.
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Ouch. Only thing worse than losing a game is losing and getting hurt.
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Finally stopped them for a loss. Let's build on it.
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Go defense!.... gotta get then to 3rd and long
We're swiss cheese today . . . need another interception . . .
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Good, we're trying to get Chandler involved
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We have one NFL LB on the field in Barnett.
Batten, Sheppard, Coleman, Moats, etc are not answers.
We'll never be for real until we add 2-3 more and that corps is a strength
I'm sure Buddy will draft D again. Any answers out there prior to the draft?
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Jets beating themselves now
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I just lost FIOS
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Would have liked to see us go for it on that.
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play action coming up?
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Freddo is THE MAN!
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IT'S A TRAP!
See?
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Force 'em to make a mistake
IT'S A TRAP!
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How did Green get through all that??
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I want a measurement
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D is looking great! They are fired up!
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Holy schmokes - everyone in Buff must be wearing a home jersey. That is football spirit you find in few other places. Place must be rocking.
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I could see a pass maybe? An endzone type of play where he could tuck it and run or throw it away if pressured.
I'm thinking some 3d down trick play. Or maybe he'll go in as a receiver. Something the Jets haven't seen him do before. Chan may do it just to mess with them.
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I think it would be nice for the Bills if the story of this game was about the emergence of someone like Spiller as opposed to the emergence of Maybin.
The Jets are loving the fact that Aaron Maybin making a few plays draws all the attention from their ultra-bust draft choice Vernon Gholston.
It's important for them to prove they can get something for nothing as they are essentially a team built around first round picks and expensive and/or high profile trade acquisitions.
The Bills are the exact opposite. They boast a roster full of hidden gems and freebies and that earns them somewhat of a darling status and a respect with the media that the attention hungry Jets wish they had.
Granted, the Bills success with players like Fitzpatrick, Fred Jackson, George Wilson, Stevie Johnson etc. etc. etc. is actually a bit more of a product of having a roster full of "opportunity" for the past 5-6 years than it is an ultra-keen eye for talent by Buddy Nix. But to the media, it's like an overnight success.
What the Bills need is production from their prime picks. Dareus has been solid from day 1 and has proven he can be dominate a lesser player across from him. But otherwise they haven't gotten much from early picks. Would be great if guys like Spiller, Troupe, Carrington, Williams and Sheppard start making their mark as more than part-time bodies and become impact players.
I am perfectly happy to watch our high draft picks sit on the bench, as long as we keep winning with the UFAs and hand-my-down players.
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This will be a tough one but I'm confident the Bills will "Bring It" tomorrow.
Go Bills!
Agreed. In the end they should get the W. "17-0 baby!"
People don't seem to realize.....WE STILL HAVE A GOOD SHOT AT THE
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I'm not feeling good about playoffs. But in August I was just hoping for 8-8. I think we'll get that, or better. Playoffs would be gravy.